Chrissy Matthies

Chrissy has been with PETA or the PETA Foundation as a volunteer, employee, or cheerleader since 1996. She holds the informal record of adopting the most companion animals from PETA, including two rescued Pekin ducks, Quackers and Crackers. She has a master’s degree in the humanities and is in love with writing. Her work has been published in USA Today, The Washington Post, the Austin American-Statesman, The Free Lance-Star, The St. Petersburg Times, and many other newspapers. When Chrissy’s not blogging, she’s stalking her cats and dogs, determined to catch every spotted belly and toe curl on camera.

PETA Remembers Former Speaker Foley’s Fight for Animals

While the government mourns former House Speaker Thomas S. Foley’s passing and remembers his ability to reach across the aisle, PETA remembers a man who helped animals.

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PETA to Air Canada: Set New Standard for Animal Safety

PETA sends urgent letter to Air Canada with unique money-making suggestion after the airline loses one of its smallest passengers.

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Dickerson Park Zoo Scene of Gruesome Death

PETA is calling on the Dickerson Park Zoo to close its elephant exhibit after the latest horrific death.

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PETA Listens to World’s Demand—Reveals New ‘Panda’ Cam

What’s black-and-white, fuzzy, rambunctious, and extremely cute? PETA’s “pandas” at play! Watch now as they make their live-action debut.

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PETA Does It Again—Expanding Role to Save Even More Animals

PETA scientists step into the spotlight, joining our vegan, fur, and captive-animal campaigns, to reveal lifesaving cutting-edge science.

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Don’t Buck Safety—Tips to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions

When deer are trying to outrun hunters, things can get dicey for drivers. Read on to learn how you can keep your family safe.

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Update: District Attorney Responds to PETA Criminal Complaint

The district attorney answers PETA’s criminal complaint against Linda Bean slaughterhouse.

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Linda ‘Mean’ Maims Lobsters and Crabs—See What’s Being Done About It!

Lobsters, protesters, and a U.S. Marine throw up their arms (and claws) to protest Linda “Mean.”

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In Arizona, Green Is the New Orange

While Arizona prisoners are doing time, PETA offers them a vegan chef’s services on our dime.

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It’s No Secret—These Angels Have a Message From on High (Fashion)

Sexy angels turn heads as they bare their skin in provocative shopping mall demo.

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PETA Files Urgent Criminal Complaint Against Lobster Slaughterhouse

PETA files legal complaint with authorities requesting an investigation into gruesome cruelty to lobsters and crabs revealed in slaughterhouse footage.

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PETA Demands Investigation Into Dallas Aquarium’s Kidnap Attempt

PETA calls on top zoo and aquarium accreditation bodies to investigate Dallas World Aquarium’s attempt to abduct eight endangered animals from a Panamanian island.

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Gored Utah Man Finds Out That Payback Really Is Hell

PETA plans to place a “Payback Is Hell” billboard in Utah after local hunter gores himself on a victim.

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Inspiring Video: 100 Protesters in France Take Over a Bull Ring

One hundred brave animal activists fight for bulls in this awe-inspiring video. Watch now.

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Chief Rabbi Blasts Cruelty During Chicken Ritual

In a landmark move, Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi urges Jewish faithful to remember their holy obligation not to cause suffering to animals during kapparos.

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